ISOFOL 16 is a primary, saturated alcohol with defined branching of the carbon chain. It can be chemically described as 2-hexyl-1-decanol and is also referred to as C16 Guerbet alcohol. It is used in personal care. ISOFOL 16 is a medium spreading emollient, basic material for the production of emollient esters. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.
INCI Name: Hexyldecanol
Chemical Name: 2-hexyldecan-1-ol
Function: Re-Fatting Agent, Coupling Agent, Emollient, Solvent, Conditioner, Chemical Intermediate
CAS Number: 2425-77-6
Chemical Family: Alcohols
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Recommended Uses & Known Applications
ISOFOL Alcohols and their derivatives are used as raw materials and intermediates in many application areas including:
- Lubricants – converted to esters having improved hydrolytic stability and lower pour points than linear counterparts.
- Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals – an odorless ingredient of creams, lotions, and ointments.
- Personal Care – sulfate derivative gives low foaming cleansing.
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Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight (Average) | approx. 242 | g/mol | 600-19 |
| Refractive Index (nD20) | approx. 1.450 | - | DIN 51423 |
| Carbonyl Number | max. 0.3 | mg KOH/g | ISO 1279 |
| Water Content | max. 0.1 | wt. % | DIN 51777 |
| Acid Number | max. 0.05 | mgKOH/g | 600-31 |
| Iodine Number | max. 0.5 | mg I/100mg | 600-39 |
| Color | max. 10 | - | EN ISO 6271 |
| Hydroxyl Number | 225 - 235 | mg KOH/g | 600-30 |
| 2-Hexyl-1-decanol | min. 97 | wt% | 600-12a |
| Flash Point | approx. 156 | °C | DIN 51758 |
| Ester value | max. 0.3 | mg KOH/g | 600-33 |
| Density (20°C) | 0.835 - 0.840 | g/ml | DIN 51757 |
| Melting range | -21 - -15 | °C | 600-27 |
| Boiling Point | approx. 294 | °C | 600-21 |
| Viscosity (20°C) | approx. 38 | mPas | 600-25 |
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Melting points of ISOFOL alcohols in comparison with linear NACOL alcohols
The ISOFOL alcohols C12 to C24 are liquid at ambient temperature, whereas corresponding linear and saturated alcohols are solid. While oleyl alcohol starts to solidify at approx. 10 °C, ISOFOL alcohol of similar chain lengths remains liquid
ISOFOL alcohol viscosity vs temperature
The temperature-dependant kinematic viscosity of ISOFOL alcohols is shown in Figure
ISOFOL alcohol density vs temperature
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- 21-32 °C (71-88 °F)
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